School walkouts and more: 5 Things to Know for Wednesday, March 14, 2018

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - FEBRUARY 17: People join together after a school shooting that killed 17 to protest against guns on the steps of the Broward County Federal courthouse on February 17, 2018 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Earlier this week former student Nikolas Cruz opened fire with a AR-15 rifle at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School killing 17 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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DENVER -- Good morning! Here’s what you need to know today, Wednesday, March 14, 2018.

1. School walkouts happening today
Students across the country, including at Denver-area schools, will be walking out of classes today to call for tighter gun control.

2. Broncos to sign Keenum
Today, the Denver Broncos will sign quarterback Case Keenum. Sources tell Denver7 Keenum will sign for two years for around $36 million.

3. Race still too close to call
The special election for a congressional seat in Pennsylvania will come down to absentee ballots, though Democrat Conor Lamb is declaring victory. Republican Rick Saccone has not conceded.

4. It's Pi Day!
It's March 14 (3/14) and that means one thing -- it's National Pi Day, in honor of the mathematical figure. Head here for some sweet Pi Day deals.

5. A very nice day ahead
Wednesday will be the warmest day of the week. We're expecting highs in the upper 60s to low 70s across the metro area. We'll be in the 60s on Thursday as a storm system rolls into the state.

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